A view of the V&A Waterfront and Cape Town Harbour. Picture: Unsplash
Cape Town Cruise Terminal was recognised as Africa's Best Cruise Terminal for the 4th consecutive year at the prestigious World Cruise Awards.
The awards, which celebrate outstanding achievements in the global cruise industry, were held in Funchal, the capital of Madeira.
According to Andre Blaine, Executive Manager: Marine & Industrial Property, they are honoured to receive this accolade, especially following their recent recognition as Africa’s Leading Cruise Port at the World Travel Awards earlier this year.
“These achievements reflect our ongoing commitment to excellence and to presenting Cape Town in the best possible light.
“As the first point of contact for visitors arriving by sea, the terminal plays a crucial role in shaping their experience, and we strive to make every arrival memorable,” said Blaine.
He added that this remarkable milestone is a proof of the terminal's commitment to delivering a world-class experience for cruise passengers and solidifying its reputation as a premier gateway to the City of Cape Town and the Waterfront.
“Having successfully integrated the cruise terminal experience with food retail and commercial office elements has been a game-changer for its location, drawing new visitors into the commercial port environment while driving foot traffic into the rest of the Waterfront for cruise travellers to enjoy,” said Blaine
He also thanked their partners including the Western Cape Government, the City of Cape Town, Transnet National Ports Authority, the South African Marine Safety Authority, and Cruise Cape Town powered by Wesgro, who have all been instrumental in driving the success and growth of the cruise tourism industry in South Africa.